1980 Map of Gore Pass

About this map

Gore Pass serves as the central divide in this high-altitude landscape where the Arapaho National Forest meets the Routt National Forest. Surveyed in the mid-1970s, the map documents a terrain defined by its complex drainage systems and seasonal recreational infrastructure. A network of waterways, including the winding Blacktail Creek, Gore Creek, and Modlin Creek, carve through the timbered slopes, converging near the expansive Big Park meadow. The presence of the Blacktail Creek Picnic Area and established sites like the Gore Pass Campground alongside several Jeep Trails reflects the area's transition into a managed wilderness for public recreation and forest service operations. Small-scale resource extraction is noted at a Gravel Pit near Burke Creek, while the broader map details the intricate boundary lines between various township and range sections.